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Kids Intervention & Diagnostic Service Center Inc

EIN 94-3169200 · Bend, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PREVENT, EVALUATE, AND TREAT CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON. AS A CHILD ABUSE INTERVENTION AGENCY (CAIC), KIDS CENTER PROVIDES MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, FAMILY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (THERAPY) TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR CHILD ABUSE, AND THEIR FAMILIES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION TRAININGS AND RESOURCES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO KIDS CENTER CLIENTS AND THE GENERAL POPULATION.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
38
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$158,712, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.5 million spent. KIDS CENTER IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF ALL CHILDREN IN THE REGION (AGE 0-18 YRS), WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ANY FORM OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. KIDS CENTER IS ALSO A REGIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER. KIDS CENTER PERFORMED MEDICAL EVALUATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS, PROVIDED FAMILY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, PROVIDED THERAPY TO CLIENTS AND TRAINED ADULTS IN CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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